I've introduced a new category of crosswords, which is themed cryptics. Strictly speaking, #6 of the normal cryptics should go into this group but to save a load of reordering and renumbering I'll leave it where it is.

As you might have guessed, the reason behind this new category is that there is a new (and obviously themed) puzzle available. Enjoy!

I'll leave cryptic 15 a short while longer before publishing its answers.

Stretham_________________Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy?
I don't know and I don't care!

The new prize puzzle for April 09 is now available, as is the solution (and explanation) to the March 09 prize puzzle. I am in the process of notifying the winner of the March puzzle, details to follow.

Stretham_________________Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy?
I don't know and I don't care!